Can pea puffers live with gold barbs?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Pea puffers and gold barbs can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 74–75°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
What to watch
- Watch outThey only share 74–75°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
- Watch outPea puffers are aggressive, though gold barbs are big enough to shrug most of it off.
What works
- pH 7–8 suits both.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Pea puffer | Gold barb | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–82 °F | 64–75 °F |
| pH | 7–8 | 6–8 |
| Adult size | 1.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 20 gal |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swims at | All levels | Middle |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | Groups of 6+ |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for pea puffers
Better tank mates for gold barbs
Questions
Can pea puffers live with gold barbs?
Yes, with care. Pea puffers and gold barbs can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 74–75°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
What temperature suits both pea puffers and gold barbs?
74–75 °F. Pea puffers need 74–82 °F, gold barbs need 64–75 °F.
What size tank do pea puffers and gold barbs need together?
At least 20 gal, set by the gold barb. Add space for each extra fish.